Senior Tester with Java

• Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Proven experience in test design techniques (equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis)
• Solid knowledge of test levels and types (unit, integration, system, regression, exploratory)
• Experience with risk-based testing and quality assurance strategies
• Ability to define and improve QA processes, standards, and guidelines
• Proven experience in testing backend applications and services
• Good understanding of APIs (REST/HTTP) and backend architectures
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, REST clients, automated solutions)
• Ability to validate data consistency, business logic, and integrations between services
• Familiarity with logs analysis and debugging backend issues
• Hands-on experience with defect lifecycle management
• Ability to identify, document, prioritize, and track defects
• Strong skills in root cause analysis and defect prevention
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Practical experience working in Scrum or other Agile frameworks
• Active participation in Agile ceremonies
• Close collaboration with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
• Ability to estimate testing efforts and contribute to sprint planning
• Programming experience in Java
• Experience with test frameworks: TestNG, AssertJ
• Experience with build tools: Maven or Gradle
• Experience with version control: Git
• Basic understanding or hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience in designing and maintaining automated test suites
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and their integration with testing
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug test failures
• High level of independence and ownership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative thinking and proactive approach to identifying quality risks
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Software Testing Principles:

• Apply software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Use test design techniques such as equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis
• Conduct various test levels and types including unit, integration, system, regression, and exploratory testing
• Implement risk-based testing and quality assurance strategies
• Define and improve QA processes, standards, and guidelines

Backend Testing Experience:

• Test backend applications and services
• Understand APIs (REST/HTTP) and backend architectures
• Use API testing tools like Postman and REST clients
• Validate data consistency, business logic, and service integrations
• Analyze logs and debug backend issues

Defect Management:

• Manage defect lifecycle
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track defects
• Perform root cause analysis and defect prevention
• Use defect tracking tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps

Agile / Scrum Environment:

• Work in Scrum or other Agile frameworks
• Participate in ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders
• Estimate testing efforts and contribute to sprint planning

Test Automation & Engineering Mindset:

• Design and maintain automated test suites
• Understand CI/CD pipelines and their integration with testing
• Troubleshoot and debug test failures